THE PREMIERE is the directorial debut from Sam Pezzullo and Christopher Bouckoms, which finds a fresh twist on the mockumentary format. Sam (Pezzullo himself in his on-screen debut) is a painfully narcissistic theater producer attempting to realize a delusional creative vision: a musical version of his favorite movie, SCREAM, staged at Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, with an accompanying documentary chronicling what he believes will be an iconic journey. Along the way, he clashes with quirky characters played by beloved real-life locals to awkward and outrageous results.
Drawing inspiration from cringe comedy classics and crafted mainly through improvisation, THE PREMIERE is a keen satire about the Hamptons with a biting love letter to the community at its core. The film stars Sam Pezzullo, Alan Ceppos, Kristen Curcie, Mohna Hoppe, Ruby Jackson, Andrea Harum-Schiavoni, Catherine Schiavoini Bromberg, Scott Baker, Lorenzo Rodriquez, Christina Brown, and many others!
Sam is a Webby, Clio, and Shorty award-winning Producer with a background in viral marketing, branded content, film, and event production. He spent six years working at Thinkmodo, the world's leading viral marketing agency, where he created content for clients including Warner Bros., Sony, Paramount, Oakley, Verizon, Amazon, and YouTube. Those videos earned more than 3 billion views and generated global media coverage. He also spent several years overseeing the programming and production of Tribeca X, a section of the Tribeca Film Festival that recognizes branded storytelling. Sam has also produced events and programming for The Gotham (formerly IFP) and the Hamptons International Film Festival. Most recently, Sam co-directed "The Premiere," his feature film debut, which was an official selection of the 2024 Hamptons International Film Festival. The mockumentary combines his love of musical theater with improv comedy. Sam was the film's lead actor, producer, writer and editor. He resides in Sag Harbor year-round.
Christopher spent a decade working in film and television in NY & LA, helping to produce a slew of network television shows, major motion pictures, and international commercial campaigns. A decorated daydreamer and a lemonade stand-long entrepreneur, Christopher has traveled the world, written a book, narrowly escaped death, and even fallen in love. He has big plans for the future.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the Bay Street Theater Box office from 11AM-5PM Tuesdays - Saturdays or until the time of show, by calling the Box Office at 631.725.9500 or 24/7 online at BayStreet.org.
Jazz musician Judy Carmichael comes to Sag Harbor for an evening of swing music from the 1930s and 40s.
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